Breast Cancer Assessment
This breast cancer assessment is meant to evaluate and elevate your clinical knowledge of this specific cancer type.
- 1.
What does DCIS stand for and what is it in relation to breast cancer?
- A.
Ductal Cancer in Situ - The cancer has made it's way into the lymph nodes.
- B.
Ductal Cancer in Situ - The ducts have shown signs of cancer for a period of six months or more.
- C.
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ - The cancer has ruptured through the ducts.
- D.
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ - The ducts have not burst within the breast, but the cancer is still inside.
Correct Answer
D. Ductal Carcinoma in Situ - The ducts have not burst within the breast, but the cancer is still inside. -
- 2.
What does local breast cancer refer to?
- A.
Metastases
- B.
The chest wall
- C.
The breast
- D.
Lymph nodes
Correct Answer
C. The breast -
- 3.
What does regional refer to in relation to breast cancer?
- A.
Metastases
- B.
Lymph nodes
- C.
A tumor within the breast
- D.
A tumor is within both breasts
Correct Answer
B. Lymph nodes -
- 4.
What does systemic refer to in relation to breast cancer?
- A.
Metastases
- B.
Lymph nodes
- C.
A tumor within the breast
- D.
A tumor is within both breasts
Correct Answer
A. Metastases -
- 5.
What is APBI and what does this do for patients with breast cancer?
- A.
Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation - Only radiates the region of the breast where the tumor was removed.
- B.
Advanced Practical Breast Induction - A procedure that begins to expand the blood vessels within the breast in order to deliver a greater amount of chemotherapy to that particular location.
- C.
Advanced Partial Breast Irradiation - A mastectomy has been performed and then the area is radiated using a high dose.
- D.
Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation - A balloon is placed in the tumor site and it then radiates the surrounding regions.
Correct Answer
A. Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation - Only radiates the region of the breast where the tumor was removed. -
- 6.
What is the percentage of breast tissue that can be removed and rearranged to have the breast still looking like a breast?
- A.
60%
- B.
15%
- C.
30%
- D.
45%
Correct Answer
C. 30% -
- 7.
In terms of breast cancer surgery, when is the ideal time (least invasive) to perform an oncoplastic surgery?
- A.
Before lumpectomy
- B.
During lumpectomy
- C.
After lumpectomy
Correct Answer
B. During lumpectomy -
- 8.
The statistics decrease for getting breast cancer as one gets older in age.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 9.
Dr. Citrin stated one of the following when speaking about cancer:
- A.
"If you treat one cancer, you can treat them all."
- B.
"Cancer is a word, not a sentence."
- C.
"No two patients are the same and no two cancers are the same."
- D.
"Once you choose hope, anything's possible."
Correct Answer
C. "No two patients are the same and no two cancers are the same." -
- 10.
What patient would be appropriate for an IORT treatment based on the following tumor sizes?
- A.
4 or less cm.
- B.
6 or less cm.
- C.
3 or less cm.
- D.
3.5 or less cm.
Correct Answer
C. 3 or less cm. -
- 11.
Is a sentinel node mapping and sampling a standard of treatment?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 12.
Which of the following cancer facilities was awarded "Breast Cancer Accreditation"
- A.
Eastern
- B.
Midwestern
- C.
Western
- D.
Southwestern
Correct Answer
B. Midwestern -
- 13.
Which of the following two statements is true in regards to hyperthermia and can this be used as a primary treatment for breast cancer?
- A.
Hyperthermia is used to constrict or freeze the amount of blood flow to the malignant tumor at approximately 46 degrees. Hyperthermia can be used as a primary form of treatment.
- B.
Hyperthermia delivers microwave energy directly into the tumor, heating it to approximately 106 degrees. The heat destroys a portion of the tumor and expands the blood vessels in the remainder of the tissue, making the tumor more susceptible to the effects of radiation. Hyperthermia has to be used in conjuction with other forms of treatment.
Correct Answer
B. Hyperthermia delivers microwave energy directly into the tumor, heating it to approximately 106 degrees. The heat destroys a portion of the tumor and expands the blood vessels in the remainder of the tissue, making the tumor more susceptible to the effects of radiation. Hyperthermia has to be used in conjuction with other forms of treatment. -
- 14.
What is the purpose of using hormonal therapy for patients with breast cancer cells?
- A.
To replace the hormones and add testosterone.
- B.
To produce more hormones by adding testosterone along with estrogen and progesterone.
- C.
To block the supply of estrogen or pregesterone to the cells.
Correct Answer
C. To block the supply of estrogen or pregesterone to the cells. -
- 15.
Which of the following is used for the treatment of breast cancer in premenopausal women?
- A.
Aromasin
- B.
Arimidex
- C.
Faslodex
- D.
Tamoxifin
Correct Answer
D. Tamoxifin -
- 16.
The following medications can be used for the treatment of breast cancer in post menopausal women except for:
- A.
Aromasin
- B.
Arimidex
- C.
Faslodex
- D.
Tamoxifin
Correct Answer
D. Tamoxifin -
- 17.
What would you tell a patient with lymphedema that is traveling by plane to do while in the air?
- A.
Lay down.
- B.
Ice the effected extremity.
- C.
Keep the extremity warm.
- D.
Ace wrap and elevate the extremity with a pillow at a 45-90 degree angle.
Correct Answer
D. Ace wrap and elevate the extremity with a pillow at a 45-90 degree angle. -
- 18.
Which of the following are used in diagnosing breast cancer?
- A.
Mammogram
- B.
Ultrasound
- C.
MRI
- D.
Biopsy
- E.
All of the above
Correct Answer
E. All of the above -
- 19.
In FY 10, CTCA treated more than _______patients than any other cancer type.
- A.
1000
- B.
800
- C.
500
- D.
600
Correct Answer
B. 800 -
- 20.
A young woman with an aggressive type of breast cancer is not a candidate for IORT.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
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